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Red tattoo ink may turn black if it contains an iron oxide ink.when this happens it is instantaneous and irreversible.the black pigment will still respond to laser treatment but it is often difficult to remove and can require more than 20 treatment sessions requiring 1-2 years of treatment. This treatment time can be shortened by doing 3 or 4treatment sessions on the same day

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November 10th, 2012

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This is a wonderful question and shows that you have done your research. I can't comment too much without knowing what the tattoo looks like but yes there is certainly a risk of the ink darkening, although this may not happen either. Even if the ink does darken however, it is still possible to continue to treat the tattoo particle. I would recommend you see a physician with expertise in lasers such as a board certified dermatologist. They can evaluate your particular tattoo and discuss the risk and likelihood of darkening and the best way to go about treating your unwanted tattoo.

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